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Styofoam Talks in NYC
Posted on February 8, 2013 | No CommentsA sanitation official in New York City said this week that there has been discussion about banning the use of Styrofoam containers. Polystyrene foam is often used by restaurants and take-out joints because it is lightweight and heat resistant. The containers, however take years to breakdown... -
Jackson’s EPA Regret
Posted on February 5, 2013 | No CommentsReuters reports that though outgoing EPA chief Lisa P. Jackson was surprised the topic of climate change came up during President Obama’s inaugural address, she is certain of his commitment to addressing it. During her tenure, Jackson was met with great opposition from conservative and... -
Coming Clean about What’s Under the Sink
Posted on February 4, 2013 | 3 CommentsToday, Sandy Bauers, Environment Reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and I are hoping to start a conversation about chemicals in everyday products by ‘fessing up about what’s under our kitchen sinks. Many cleaners contain caustic, even toxic, chemicals that may be bad for our health.... -
Thank Chu
Posted on February 4, 2013 | No CommentsEnergy Secretary Steven Chu announced in a letter Friday his plans to resign from his position within the Obama Administration. Though his term was marred by the Solyndra bankruptcy and deadlock created by unyielding climate change deniers, Chu’s letter also made mention of successes like the... -
Biking in Bucks County
Posted on February 3, 2013 | No CommentsDanny Barron, Transportation Contributor The Bucks County board of commissioners recently voted to implement the county’s new bicycle plan, allocating $80,000 towards creating a county-wide bicycling network in order to increase the use of cycling for transportation and recreation, as well as build a bicycle-friendly... -
Imagine if you Will…
Posted on January 31, 2013 | No Comments…An eight-acre park—that’s roughly the size of Rittenhouse Park—at Penn’s Landing covering I-95 and Columbus Boulevard between Walnut and Locust. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the organization charged with overseeing the Master Plan for the Delaware, is accepting inquiries from engineers and designers interested... -
Rooting for Shelter Dogs
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No CommentsThe big game is on Sunday. No, not the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl! Animal Planet will present its annual two-hour event Sunday. The game features touchdowns, a water bowl and slow-motion cameras, hedgehog referees, and Most Valuable Pup Award. All in all it’s pretty... -
PA Mandates E-waste Recycling
Posted on January 24, 2013 | No CommentsStarting today, the curb is no place for your TV. Or computer. Or monitor. Mandatory electronics recycling goes into effect today across Pennsylvania. Covered in the mandate are computers, laptops, tablets, printers, monitors and televisions. As part of the law, manufacturers are now required to put... -
Urban Gardens Stay in the Zone
Posted on January 24, 2013 | No CommentsA measure introduced by Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O’Neill as part of zoning amendment legislation that would’ve rendered twenty percent of existing urban gardens illegal, has been removed from the bill (Bill 120917). As proposed, O’Neill’s measure would’ve required gardeners wanting to tend to... -
Must Share Dogs
Posted on January 22, 2013 | No CommentsFor the true commitment phobe, Eric Husk presents City Dog Share. Designed to help fill training and sitting gaps for dog owners—just upload your dog’s photo, weight, personality traits, etc.—the service also provides an opportunity for the dog-less to share someone else’s dog in the...
